2. WHAT IS
BIODIVERSITY?
The variety of diverse living beings in a specific area.
BIO means life.
DIVERSITY means variety or abundance.
WHERE IS THERE LARGER
BIODIVERSITY?

3. GENETIC
DIVERSITY DIVERSITY OF
ECOSYSTEMS
DIVERSITY OF BIODIVERSITY
SPECIES
DIVERSITY OF
DIVERSITY OF LANDSCAPES
HABITATS

4. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO BIODIVERSITY?
According to the IUCN Red Data List, 1 out of 8 bird species is in danger
of extinction; 1 out of 4 mammals; and 1 out of 3 conifers.
Also 1 out of 3 amphibians, and 6 out of 7 sea turtles!!

5. Diversity in crops has suffered a 75% reduction!!
3 out of 4 fishing areas are being overexploited.

6. WHY IS BIODIVERSITY IMPORTANT?
The extinction of one single species has plenty of noticeable consequences. Have
you ever thought about the importance of bees, for instance?
I carry the pollen Bee-
from one flower eaters live
to another. mainly on
me!
... and thanks
to
fertilization, you
and many other
animals can
have fruit to
eat!

7. WHY IS BIODIVERSITY IMPORTANT?
...would the previous reason not seem sufficient... think about how many
products bees provide us with somehow.
We keep the ... You can
honey in the make
beehives, candles and
and thanks ointment!
to wax...
Honey, propolis,
candies, soaps....

8. WHAT ARE THE THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY?

9. WHAT ARE THE THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY?

10. WHAT CAN WE DO IN FAVOR OF BIODIVERSITY?
Protect species and their areas.

11. WHAT CAN WE DO IN FAVOR OF BIODIVERSITY?
Specific centers, campaigns and plans to recover the wild fauna.
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The Iberian wolf was a common animal until
the 20th century. In the 1970s it became a
threat and on the verge of extinction, because
it was regarded as an undesirable beast which
should be wiped out! Since the 1990s- when it
was regarded as a protected species-, its
population has recovered; however, it is still a
vulnerable and somehow endangered species,
whose hunting is permitted in some areas in
northern Spain.

12. WHAT CAN WE DO IN FAVOR OF
BIODIVERSITY?
Preserve what we have left

13. WHAT CAN WE DO IN FAVOR OF
BIODIVERSITY?
Interconnect natural areas
Linking up natural areas by means Fitting out wildlife crossings
of green or wildlife corridors for the animals

14. WHAT CAN WE DO IN FAVOR OF
BIODIVERSITY?
Educate and Stick to
get to know/ the rules
recognize and laws
our surroundings
Opt for more Not waste
sustainable natural resources
consumption or raw material

15. DO YOU KNOW THE BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR
SURROUNDINGS?
Investigate a garden, a street, a
mount, a forest, an old wall, a few
trees... You will find more life that you
think.

16. REMEMBER! BEING FAMILIAR WITH THE
ENVIRONMENT YOU LIVE IN WILL HELP YOU
RESPECT AND CARE FOR IT!
.
“Man will never protect what he is unaware of or
what he cannot thoroughly comprehend.”
(Jean Dorst)
“Earth, air, water, fire: the elements of life,...
Biodiversity: the beginning of life’s richness”
(Karla Sanabria)